Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne supports nonprofit leadership development, economic development, civic engagement, arts and culture, health professional development, education and other community needs in Indiana.
IP TAKE: Although this foundation administers hundreds of funds, only very few allow unsolicited grant requests, making CFGFW a challenging funding source for new nonprofits.
PROFILE: Established in 1922, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW) was founded by local community leaders and manages over 400 funds that serve the greater Fort Wayne area. The foundation aims to "serve as a community leader to improve the quality of life by building permanent endowments, promoting effective grantmaking, fostering philanthropy, stimulating community dialogue, and helping donors achieve their charitable goals.” CFGFW funds local efforts for nonprofit leadership development, economic development, civic engagement, health professional development, arts and culture and education.
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne funds a range of local efforts that support children and families, arts and culture and community development and engagement. Examples of funds include the Barbara Burt Innovative Leader Fund, which helps nonprofits to train non-staff board members, and the Knight Foundation Fund, which supports civic innovators who promise to expand economic opportunities and enhance civic engagement in the area. The August Tomusk Foundation Fund awards grants to health industry professionals who work in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery for their research and professional development. CFGFW also offers trainings and educational events to local nonprofits.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $300,000. Grantmaking focuses on Greater Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana. Past local grantees include Homebound Meals, Heartland Sings, and the Headwaters Park Alliance. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for certain funds, and each fund has its own guidelines and deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at info@cfgfw.org or 260-426-4083.
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